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Pigment Blue Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Pigment Blue prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 3.0% in Q2 2026 to USD 5,100.00/MT from USD 4,950.00/MT in Q1, extending a consistent upward trend that has persisted through every quarter tracked in this report. Globally, the average rose from USD 4,739.00/MT in Q1 to USD 4,889.00/MT in Q2, a 3.2% gain, continuing a broad-based recovery driven by firm phthalic anhydride and copper feedstock costs. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 4,400.00-5,300.00/MT is expected, with sustained paints and coatings demand and stable-to-modestly-higher feedstock costs likely to maintain this market's firm trajectory.
Pigment Blue, chemically phthalocyanine blue and designated C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3, is an organic pigment produced through the reaction of phthalic anhydride, urea, and a copper source under controlled synthesis conditions, yielding a compound containing 4 to 6 percent copper by molecular weight. It serves as the dominant blue colorant across paints and coatings, printing inks, and plastics colouring applications, valued for its exceptional lightfastness, chemical resistance, and tinting strength. Because both phthalic anhydride, itself derived from o-xylene, and copper are essential feedstocks, this market's cost structure tracks two distinct commodity chains simultaneously: the aromatic petrochemical chain and the base metals chain. Phthalic anhydride and copper feedstock costs, paints and coatings demand, and Chinese production capacity additions are what drive prices in this market.
Pigment Blue Price Forecast for 2026
The outlook for Pigment Blue through the remainder of 2026 is moderately constructive. Global paints and coatings demand is expected to sustain firm pigment procurement as Asian construction and Indian decorative paint markets continue their structural growth paths. Phthalic anhydride and copper costs are expected to track broadly stable to modestly higher crude oil and metal prices, maintaining the cost support that underpinned 2025 price gains without creating an extreme feedstock cost shock.
The main upside risk is a further tightening of phthalic anhydride or copper feedstock availability, which could accelerate the pace of gains beyond current expectations. The main downside risk is a meaningful correction in crude oil, which would reduce phthalic anhydride costs, or accelerating Chinese phthalocyanine blue capacity additions from newer producers competing for standard-grade volumes, either of which would moderate price gains in Asian commodity segments.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 4,400.00 - 5,300.00 | Firm feedstock costs and demand keep this market on a constructive path |
| Germany | 4,700.00 - 5,500.00 | Strong European coatings demand sustains the highest cost |
| United States | 4,600.00 - 5,400.00 | Steady paints and plastics demand supports continued firmness |
| India | 4,350.00 - 5,100.00 | Structural decorative paint market growth drives continued gains |
| China | 4,250.00 - 5,000.00 | New capacity additions keep this the most affordable market |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Pigment Blue Prices Q2 2026:
- Germany: USD 5,100.00/MT
- United States: USD 5,000.00/MT
- India: USD 4,750.00/MT
- China: USD 4,650.00/MT
Pigment Blue Prices in Germany
German Pigment Blue prices averaged USD 5,100.00/MT in Q2 2026, the highest of any region tracked here, up 3.0% from USD 4,950.00/MT in Q1, as strong European coatings demand continued sustaining this market's premium.
Why did the price of Pigment Blue change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Strong demand from European paints, coatings, and printing ink manufacturers, combined with firm phthalic anhydride and copper feedstock costs, continued keeping this market at the top of the range tracked in this report.
Pigment Blue Prices in the United States
US prices averaged USD 5,000.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 3.1% from USD 4,850.00/MT in Q1, as steady paints and plastics colouring demand continued supporting this market.
Why did the price of Pigment Blue change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Steady demand from paints, coatings, and plastics colouring applications kept US buyers active even as phthalic anhydride and copper feedstock costs continued moving higher through the quarter.
Pigment Blue Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 4,750.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 3.3% from USD 4,600.00/MT in Q1, as structural growth in India's decorative paint market continued driving gains.
Why did the price of Pigment Blue change in Q2 2026 in India?
Asian construction and Indian decorative paint markets continued their structural growth paths, sustaining firm pigment procurement even as feedstock costs moved higher.
Pigment Blue Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 4,650.00/MT in Q2 2026, the lowest of the four regions, up 3.3% from USD 4,500.00/MT in Q1, as new capacity additions continued keeping this market comparatively affordable.
Why did the price of Pigment Blue change in Q2 2026 in China?
Accelerating Chinese phthalocyanine blue capacity additions from newer producers not yet qualified for premium export markets continued increasing competition for standard-grade volumes, moderating price gains in this market relative to other regions.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Pigment Blue Prices Q1 2026:
- Germany: USD 4,950.00/MT
- United States: USD 4,850.00/MT
- India: USD 4,600.00/MT
- China: USD 4,500.00/MT
Pigment Blue Prices in Germany
German prices rose 3.6% in Q1 2026 to USD 4,950.00/MT from USD 4,780.00/MT in Q4 2025, extending the consistent upward trend recorded throughout 2025.
Why did the price of Pigment Blue change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Global phthalocyanine blue prices trended upward, driven by the dual effect of firming phthalic anhydride feedstock costs, linked to o-xylene and crude oil, and recovering demand from the global paints, inks, and plastics colouring sectors.
Pigment Blue Prices in the United States
US prices rose 3.6% in Q1 2026 to USD 4,850.00/MT from USD 4,680.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking the broader global feedstock cost environment.
Why did the price of Pigment Blue change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
LME copper prices remained in the USD 8,500 to 10,000 per metric ton range through most of the period, maintaining a non-trivial copper cost contribution to pigment blue production that continued supporting firm US pricing.
Pigment Blue Prices in India
Indian prices rose 3.4% in Q1 2026 to USD 4,600.00/MT from USD 4,450.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking the broader Asian demand recovery.
Why did the price of Pigment Blue change in Q1 2026 in India?
The price recovery was broad-based across all regions, with China, India, Europe, and North America all recording consistent upward price movement, as Asian paint manufacturers accelerated procurement ahead of the autumn building and renovation season.
Pigment Blue Prices in China
Chinese prices rose 3.4% in Q1 2026 to USD 4,500.00/MT from USD 4,350.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking the broader global feedstock cost environment even as new capacity additions continued expanding.
Why did the price of Pigment Blue change in Q1 2026 in China?
Global pigment blue prices rose consistently through the period, driven by firm phthalic anhydride and copper feedstock costs and growing demand from paints, printing inks, and plastics colouring, even as this market's substantial domestic production capacity kept the pace of the increase comparatively moderate.
Quarterly Pigment Blue Price Trends
Global Pigment Blue prices rose consistently through every quarter tracked in this report, driven by the dual effect of firming phthalic anhydride feedstock costs, linked to o-xylene and crude oil, and recovering demand from the global paints, inks, and plastics colouring sectors, with the price recovery broad-based across China, India, Europe, and North America throughout the period.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 4,889.00 | +3.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 4,739.00 | +3.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 4,578.20 | +3.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 4,442.80 | +3.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 4,287.40 | - | — Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | — In Progress |
What was Pigment Blue Price in 2025?
Pigment Blue rose consistently across every market covered in this report through 2025, with the quarterly average climbing from about USD 4,200.00/MT in Q1 to USD 4,550.00/MT by Q4, a full-year gain of 8.3 percent, driven by firm phthalic anhydride and copper feedstock costs and growing demand from paints, printing inks, and plastics colouring applications.
Pigment Blue Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 4,400.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 4,780.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 8.6%, the strongest annual increase of the four regions.
Pigment Blue Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 4,300.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 4,680.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 8.8%, tracking the broad-based global recovery.
Pigment Blue Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from about USD 4,100.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 4,450.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 8.5%, tracking Asian paint manufacturer restocking ahead of the autumn renovation season.
Pigment Blue Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from about USD 4,000.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 4,350.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 8.8%, matching the strongest annual increase despite new capacity additions.
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Expert Market Research tracks Pigment Blue prices continuously across every major producing and consuming region, combining phthalic anhydride and copper feedstock cost data, paints and coatings demand signals, and Chinese production capacity trends into a single, regularly updated view of the market. Our team can help your procurement function benchmark current offers, plan purchases around the consistent upward trends covered in this report, and build a defensible view of where this essential organic pigment is headed next. Reach out to our team for a tailored briefing or a deeper look at any of the regional markets covered here.
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It serves as the dominant blue colorant across paints and coatings, printing inks, and plastics colouring applications, valued for its exceptional lightfastness, chemical resistance, and tinting strength.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 4,889.00/MT, ranging from USD 4,650.00/MT in China to USD 5,100.00/MT in Germany.
The global average rose from USD 4,578.20/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 4,739.00/MT in Q1 2026 and then to USD 4,889.00/MT in Q2, continuing the consistent upward trend that characterized every quarter of 2025.
Pigment Blue is produced from phthalic anhydride, itself derived from o-xylene, and copper, meaning this market's cost structure tracks two distinct commodity chains simultaneously, the aromatic petrochemical chain and the base metals chain.
The global average is expected in the USD 4,400.00-5,300.00/MT range, with firm feedstock costs and paints and coatings demand likely to keep this market on a constructive path.
China holds the lowest cost among the regions tracked here given new capacity additions, while Germany carries the highest cost given strong European coatings demand.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, connect with the Expert Market Research team.
Phthalic anhydride and copper feedstock costs, paints and coatings demand, and Chinese production capacity additions.
China maintains substantial and expanding phthalocyanine blue production capacity, with Germany, the United States, and India also significant producing and consuming markets tied to their domestic paints and coatings industries.
Buyers can monitor phthalic anhydride and copper feedstock cost trends given their combined influence on this market, time forward purchases around the quarterly breakdowns in this report, and benchmark supplier quotes against the tracked price ranges.
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